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Tuesday, December 13, 2005

FIGHT CLUB BRAWL ROCKS NEGROS ANEW

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The Fight Club Combat and Streetfighting Center of Founder/Chief Instructor Edwin J. Tusil Sensei made history anew with their highly successful hosting of the Fight Club B.R.A.W.L. (Bacolod Reality Amateur Warrior's League) last December 10, 2005 at the Riverside Medical College Quadrangle, Bacolod City. 24 fighters from 5 Bacolod-based martial arts organizations fought a total of 12 bouts in the mixed martial arts and grappling divisions witnessed by about 550-600 spectators.

The tournament was historic in that it was the first ever mixed martial arts and the first ever purely grappling tournament to be held in a college in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, the Negros Island, Western Visayas, and the Visayas.

Excitement builds up at the Riverside Medical College Quadrangle as the audience awaits the start of the Fight Club B.R.A.W.L. (Bacolod Reality Amateur Warrior's League).

The Brotherhood of Mixed Martial Artists of Bacolod (BOMB), the first ever mixed martial arts alliance in the Visayas founded last December 6, 2003, sanctioned the bouts. Version 2 of the B.O.M.B. Mixed Martial Arts Tournament Rules was implemented.

SSP-BT previously carted 3 wins out of 4 bouts in the 1st Fight Club Amateur Mixed Martial Arts Challenge (FCAMMAC) held last September 24, 2005 at the Atrium Area, Gaisano City Bacolod Supermall, Brgy. Singcang, Araneta St., Bacolod City (see http://fmacircle,ph.tc for results). It again made its presence felt in the 11-bout Universal Reality Combat Championships (URCC) Provincial Tour held last November 19, 2005 in Dumaguete City where 4 of its fighters won (see http://urcc.net/ for results).

Former judo player Ronico D. Despabeladeros of FC, 166 lbs., went to the 3rd bout as the underdog against grappling sensation Chester Laquian of SSP-BT, 150 lbs. The match started out with Laquian having his way with ground grappling on the mat, most of the times on his back in the guard position. Laquian is notorious with finishing moves while on the ground but Despabeladeros made a big upset when he threw Laquian using an ippon seionage (one arm shoulder throw) when the fight resumed in the standing position. The match was clocked at below 2 minutes of the allotted 5 minute limit.

Former judo player Ronico D. Despabeladeros of Fight Club prepares for an epic battle with grappling sensation Chester Laquian of Submission Sport Philippines as Coaches James Emmanuel Infante and Linus Paul Ramos (from left, lower right of the picture) looks on.

Chester Laquian of Submission Sport Philippines (bottom) goes for the rare naked choke from the rear mount early on. Ronico Despabeladeros of Fight Club defended effectively.

Chester Laquian of Submission Sport Philippines (bottom) attempting to apply an arm bar from the guard position. Ronico D. Despabeladeros of Fight Club kept his arm bent to prevent the technique from being effective.

In the 4th bout, 2005 Talisay City Baston Championships contender Alan Mario Facturan of Warrior’s Club, 140 lbs., was overpowered by the taller Timmy Fuentebella of SSP-BT, 140 lbs., in several occasions. Facturan took the win by pinning Fuentebella in a modified yoko shiho gatame (side mount) several seconds before the match expired.

Timmy Fuentebella of Submission Sport Philippines (white shirt) takes the back of Alan Mario Facturan of Warrior’s Club but failed to sink in a finishing choke.

Former Philippine national wushu trainee and 2005 Cong. Raul Gonzales Cup wushu sanshou champion Jet Lumawag of BFMAA-Main, 114 lbs., and Mark Rojo of OMA, 115 lbs., went toe to toe in a bout won by Lumawag via unanimous decision.

In the fourth bout, underdog Eugene Yunque of FC, 121 lbs., faced crowd favorite and 2005 FCAMMAC 57-59 kg. champion Milo Abelido of SSP-BT, 120 lbs. The bout started out with both fighters being tentative and cautious. Yunque opened up with a powerful low thigh kick. Both fighters moved around to get the right chance to attack. Yunque prevented Abelido from using his renowned grappling skills by firing another roundhouse kick. Yunque surprised the audience with an upset KO victory.

Enrico Benetti, maker of quality bags based in Italy, recognized 3 of the competitors. The awardees were Eugene Yunque of Fight Club (Best K.O.), Ronico D. Despabeladeros of Fight Club (Best Takedown), and Adrian Hillana of Submission Sport Philippines-Bacolod Team (Best Submission). The awardees were given knapsacks/backpacks amounting to more P2,000.00.

Adrian Hillana of Submission Sport Philippines (bottom) locks Peter Paul Guinto of Fight Club in tight to prevent him from doing ground and pound during the main event of the Fight Club B.R.A.W.L. (Bacolod Reality Amateur Warrior's League). Reserve fighters were Marold Canieso and Rebby Tingson of OMA, Patrick Escobar of SSP-BT, and Dodgie B. Flores of Warrior’s Club.

It's nice to know that MMA is now developing Bacolod City, I've been observing the events since it launched at Gaisano City Mall but unfortunately, sad to say that among all Clubs participated, only one CLUB I may say don't have any discipline & sportsmanship. And that is Philippine Submission A.K.A. Pasukuang Laban. They're a kind of club who have no breeding,cannot afford to accept any defeat & Money Oriented.They consider their Art as a Superior Art above all which is not an attitude of a true Martial Artist.My advice to all, You don't deserve to join in any tournament when you can't handle how to accept defeat & you're after for the cash prize. Maybe it is the way your trainor teaches you. Hahh! Shame on you! Grow up GUYS, Train well, & study the word SPORT before putting it on your Club's name coz you don't have it especially DISCIPLINE.Lastly, Here's some pieces to share with... PRIDE COMES BEFORE DESTRUCTION...

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